Install
Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).
claude mcp add --transport http engram 'https://api.engram.tools/mcp'
{
"mcpServers": {
"engram": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://api.engram.tools/mcp"
}
}
}
engram-toolsclaude mcp add engram -e 'ENGRAM_API_KEY=<your engram_api_key>' -e 'ENGRAM_API_URL=<ENGRAM_API_URL>' -- npx -y engram-tools@0.4.11 mcp
{
"mcpServers": {
"engram": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"engram-tools@0.4.11",
"mcp"
],
"env": {
"ENGRAM_API_KEY": "<your engram_api_key>",
"ENGRAM_API_URL": "<ENGRAM_API_URL>"
}
}
}
}
Environment variables
ENGRAM_API_KEYsecret Optional existing credential. Leave empty for an email-less free agent trial. Run engram-tools connect later to claim the workspace and keep its memories.ENGRAM_API_URLOptional endpoint override. Leave unset to use https://api.engram.tools.
Frequently asked questions
What is Engram?
Memory for AI agent teams across tools, sessions, repositories, and teammates.
How do I install Engram?
It runs as a remote server. In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http engram 'https://api.engram.tools/mcp'. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does Engram need an API key?
Yes. It expects ENGRAM_API_KEY, which you set in its configuration.
Who maintains Engram?
It is published by tools.engram. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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